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5 Iced Coffee Recipes To Start Spring Off Right

Now that spring is finally here and the winter snowstorms are a thing of the past, it's time to get back to drinking iced coffee. Both delicious and refreshing, iced coffee is the perfect beverage to sip on while enjoying the milder weather. So skip the coffeehouse stop and try these easy recipes below that you can make at home.

1. The Best Iced Coffee
To start off, take a look at the basic iced coffee recipe from which all others are built from. It might seem simple, but it's full of rich flavor.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coffee grounds

1 1/2 cups water, for brewing

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups cold water

Creamer, if desired.

Directions
1. Use a coffee maker such as the Mr. Coffee® Advanced Brew 8-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker to brew the coffee. The ratio of grounds to water in this recipe will produce a more concentrated cup. This is necessary because more water and ice will be added later on.
2. Pour the coffee into a pitcher, then stir in the sugar.
3. Then add the cold water, stirring as you do so.
4. At this point, you can add the creamer of your choice, if desired.
5. Pour the coffee over ice in a tall glass.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Iced coffee season is here again and it feels so good.

2. Iced Vietnamese
A Vietnamese coffee is a little sweeter than its American counterpart. It's perfect if you have a bit of a sweet tooth!

3. Coconut Iced Coffee
This refreshing beverage has a hint of tropical flavor, making it all the more refreshing. Pour some in your travel mug and head to the beach!

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut flakes

6 tablespoons ground coffee

3 cups water

2 tablespoons coconut milk.

Directions
1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread the coconut flakes on a baking sheet and place them in the oven for 5 minutes or until they begin to brown.
3. Boil the water in your Mr. Coffee® Electric French Press, then add the baked coconut flakes and coffee grounds. Let them steep for about 3 minutes, then press the plunger down.
4. Pour the coffee into a tall glass of ice, then add the coconut milk.
5. Stir and enjoy.

4. Easy Iced Mocha
Relax and unwind with this chocolaty, delicious refreshment. This recipe is easy and quick to make, so you'll be kicking back in minutes.

Ingredients:

1 cup brewed coffee

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Whipped cream, for topping.

Directions
1. Brew the coffee using your preferred method.
2. Pour the chocolate syrup into a tall glass, then fill the rest of the way with ice cubes.
3. Pour in the brewed coffee.
4. Stir in the heavy cream, brown sugar and cocoa powder.
5. Top with whipped cream, if desired, and enjoy!

For something a little more decadent, try an iced mocha.

5. Orange Citrus Iced Coffee
Why not spice up your morning with a splash of citrus and a melody of spices added to your freshly brewed coffee.

Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar

1 1/2 cups water

Peel of half an orange

2 teaspoons nutmeg, ground

3 cloves, whole

3 cinnamon sticks, whole

1/2 cup coffee grounds

1 1/2 cups water, for brewing

Cream, to taste.

Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.
2. Add in the orange peel, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Pour the syrup through a mesh sieve into a pourable container.
5. Brew coffee using your preferred method.
6. Pour the brewed coffee into a tall glass of ice, then drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the syrup and cream, if desired.